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Features

/ 2 years ago

How O’Mahony answered Ireland’s Call

In a tournament full of as many great moments as the recent World Cup, a handheld sign in the crowd wouldn’t...

By Nick Powell

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Gallagher set for Munster return

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath full-back/winger Matt Gallagher is in advanced talks with Munster about a return to Thomond...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Lawes leads Saints to fightback victory

By JOHN FALLON Munster ............................ 23pts Tries: Frisch 38, O’Mahony 40, Coombes 49 Conversions: Crowley 39 Penalties: Crowley 32, 64 Northampton......................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Rowntree: We gave away daft penalties

Munster coach Graham Rowntree was left wondering how his side had thrown away victory against 14 men after they were beaten...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Yeandle: Our good form is no surprise

By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Bayonne v Exeter Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Stade Jean-Dauger JACK Yeandle, one of Exeter’s longest serving players, has...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

O’Mahony succeeds Sexton as captain in Ireland squad

Peter O’Mahony has taken over from Jonny Sexton as Ireland captain in Andy Farrell’s squad for the 2024 Six Nations. Flanker...

By Nick Powell

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

Bordeaux deal for van Rensburg

Former Sale centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg will be on the move again at the end of the season after signing...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 2 years ago

De Glanville, Ewels in talks

Bath are in advanced discussions with Tom de Glanville and Charlie Ewels about remaining at The Rec when their contracts run...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Rowntree proud of Munster character as bonus point win keeps them in contention

By TOM SHEEDY Toulon ...............18pts Tries: Paia’aua 23, de Preez 55 Conversion: Jaminet 25 Penalties: Jaminet 16, 35 Munster ............29pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 2 years ago

Champions Cup round three Friday and Saturday preview

The 2023/24 Champions Cup resumes with an eagerly anticipated third round of pool-stage matches. English teams have performed exceptionally well up...

By Nick Powell

BUCS Super Rugby

/ 2 years ago

Looking back at BUCS Super Rugby Alumni

By TOM JEFFREYS As BUCS Super Rugby eagerly awaits its return on January 24th, there is no better time to look...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 2 years ago

Pearson: We are getting our reward for hard work

By PAUL REES Exeter's rise this season with a largely young group of players has taken many by surprise, but not...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Teenager Morse is too good for Cardiff

By BEN JAYCOCK TEENAGE sensation Morgan Morse was the star of the show on New Year’s Day as the 18-year-old scored...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 2 years ago

Blow for Ireland as injury rules out Kilcoyne

IRELAND prop Dave Kilcoyne has been ruled out of the Six Nations after his club Munster said he will be out...

By The Rugby Paper Team

English Championship

/ 2 years ago

Roberts loving life in ‘rugby mental’ Portugal

By BEN JAYCOCK Ciaran Roberts swapped life in west London for Portugal this summer to play in the promising Portuguese Top...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Jeremy Guscott

/ 2 years ago

England’s attack has to have a revamp

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK The England attack has been mediocre since 2019 – and that’s giving it some...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Dragons suffer Boxing Day drubbing at hands of Blues

By BEN JAYCOCK Kicking on: Tomos Williams scored twice for Cardiff PICTURES: Getty Images CARDIFF claimed their 18th league win in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

United Rugby Championship

/ 2 years ago

Ospreys on a mission as derby day Pt 2 gets ready to rumble

Preview ■ By BEN JAYCOCK FOLLOWING the intense rivalries on Boxing Day, another round of derbies are to take place on...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Paul Rees

/ 2 years ago

Reasons to be cheerful for rugby’s year ahead

Paul Rees canvasses the views of Premiership directors of rugby and finds there is a fair amount of optimism IT IS...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Peter Jackson

/ 2 years ago

Farewell to these fine men of rugby

Come hell or high water, The Grim Reaper never fails to take a day off from scything through his grisly business....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 2 years ago

Proud men who graced the game

Brendan Gallagher recalls the achievements of those from across the globe that the world of rugby lost in 2023 Sydney Millar...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 2 years ago

One XV that would challenge the best

Joe Santamaria selects his Tier Two Team of the Year While the major nations were battling for sporting immortality at the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Leicester suffer as Chiefs put on a show

By MARK STEVENS Exeter Chiefs .................. 29pts Tries: Vermeulen 7, Penalty 10, Slade 39, Tuima 80 Conversions: Slade 7, 40 Penalty:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 3 years ago

The French out in front? That’s not how it looks

With 12 victories in 16 games, Paul Rees reflects on a promising start by English clubs in the Champions Cup It...

By The Rugby Paper Team

James Harrington

/ 3 years ago

O’Gara’s problems keep on coming

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Australian hooker Tolu Latu went straight into La Rochelle’s matchday squad for pre-Christmas trip to Stade Francais,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Premiership previews: Round nine

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action....

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Snyman move to Leinster confirmed

RG Snyman’s move from Munster to rivals Leinster has today been confirmed, ending Bath‘s hopes of bringing the two-time World Cup...

By Nick Powell

Challenge Cup

/ 3 years ago

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Sunday round-up

Narrow victories for Exeter and Leicester ensured English teams came away with more wins than losses on a second-straight weekend of...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Chief Yeandle still has a lot more to offer

Mark Stevens talks to one of Exeter’s elder statesmen When it comes to Exeter’s biggest triumphs, he’s the Chief often front...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Russell: I’ve come here to win titles

By JON NEWCOMBE While Henry Arundell has chosen to stay at Racing 92 and turn down a move to Bath, Finn...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Surprise U-turn by Snyman

Bath appear to have missed out on signing Springbok World Cup winner RG Snyman, who it seems has changed his mind...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Warriors win ugly to keep Euro hopes alive

■By BRYN PALMER Bayonne............ 11pts Try: Bosch 33 Penalties: Lopez 28, 49 Glasgow............12pts Tries: Miller 37, McKay 56 Conversion: Thompson 38...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Baxter: We must be ready for war

■By MARK STEVENS PREVIEW... Exeter v Munster Today, kick-off 1pm Sandy Park Delight: Exeter celebrate their last-gasp win in Toulon PICTURE:...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Brendan Gallagher

/ 3 years ago

Toulouse’s victory over Quins is top of my list

RUGBY MATTERS THE greatest single performance in the Heineken Cup? That’s a tricky one, there have been so many, but when...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Ryan has to wise up and show respect

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Maybe one day James Ryan will find it in him to send a...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

French giants are the ones to beat again, says O’Driscoll

By BEN JAYCOCK Three-time Champions Cup winner Brian O’Driscoll believes English sides will be up against it again in Europe this...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Champions Cup

/ 3 years ago

Champions Cup round two Friday and Saturday preview

The 2023/24 Champions Cup began with a bang last weekend, showcasing thrilling moments and a remarkable start for English teams, as...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Skipper Beirne unhappy after Munster let winning hand go to allow Bayonne to steal draw

■By JOHN FALLON Munster ............ 17pts Tries: McCarthy 10, Coombes 19 Conversions: Crowley 11, 19 Penalties: Crowley 55 Bayonne............ 17pts Tries:...

By The Rugby Paper Team